Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-02-03

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ternal authority over their clients. lie
was inclined to be pompous and pa
tronizing, and had grown accustomed
to implicit obedience on the part OF
his clientele. But, on the other hand
he was extremely honest and con-
| scientious, and his main idea was to
promote the welfare of those who con-
suited him. The unearthing of Col.
Tremayne's will, which he had entire
ly forgotten, vexed him good deal, for
he accused himself IF having neglected
his clients interests in permitting the
document to rclualn IN It's present
form. He had, for some years past,
heard rumors concerning Captain Ross.
cter. which he now con -dered he ought
clearly to have brought TO the testator 8
knowledge. 1t was true that he was
not personally acquainted with the
CAPTAIN, and could not vouch for the
accuracy of the scALdals that had come
to his ears. But he knew Captain
Rosseter to be an impo cunous gentle
men, addicted to betting and gambling,
club loung"r, without visible means
of subsistence; loud voiced, jov>al,
easy going dissipated person, OF a type
regarded BY grave men OF business with
horror and distrust.
The old lawyer fdgetcd a good deal
during the day, nor was his uneasine ess
allayed by the report Of his clerk Of his
interview with Mtssrs. Overland & Co.,
the army agents. From these gentle.
men he had learned that Col. Tremayne
had contrlv.d to anaSs a considerable
fortune during his exile and had re
mitled home fol investment from time
to time sums making in the aSgrrgat"
to nearly 100000. Whitaker could
obtain no information regarding the
deceased man. Col. Trcmavne : agents
rccolected that they used at ON, time
to pay tor the ch!ld's schooling At
Brighton, but this was pany years ago.
and, at the present moment, they knew
nothing whatever about the young
lady.
She cant be OF as, YET, remarked
Mr. Bold. MY recollection Is that
when tho will WAS made the child was
Laby. Tua, was the impression |
gathered at the time.
The young lady may have died,
suggested Whitaker. 1T doesn fol.
low that she is still alive because the
testator Jid not alter the will.
There ia one thing quite certain,
said Mr. Bold, with emphasis, Captain
Roaseter must not be allowed to have
the handling of $4,000. He must re
nounce and the money must be paid
into court, which will appoint proper
guardian
1 don t fancy the captain will care
about renouncing, remarked Whitaker
ominously.
He must said Mr.. Bold, in his most
IMPRESSIVE manner. If necessary, |
must take Il high hand with him, and
insist upon it. l can't stand by and
let this man get possession of the young
lady's fortune. Did you find out his
address?
'Blcnheim Club. responded Whitta,
ker.
'Humph. snorted Mr.. Bold, seizing
his pen.
However, he wrote polite note to
the Captain, informing him of Colonel
Trenayne's death, and requesting hlm
to call on the following morning with
reference to the will.
Il tlatter nv self that know how to
deal With a person Of this stamp, he
remarked, as he handed the letter to
his clerk. to be copied, If he won t
agree to the course l suggest, / shall
take upon myself to move in the mat
ter. Twill not stand by and see this
poor girl robbed
Mr.. Bold was very determine to
have his own way, and he felt very lit,
tie doubt that he would succeed. Con,
secuently, when Captain Rosseter call,
ed the next morning, he received him
with an air of calm assurance and su.
periority which was calculated to lend
weight to his counseis.
Captain Rosseter,' he said, a little
sttly, as his visitor seated himself IN
the clients chair. ! want TO have a
chat with YOU about our poor friend 8
will. Had you heard Of his death, BY
the way
Yes said the Captain who seemed
somewhat subdued and i'll at ease IL
the presence of the lawyer,
.Ah! What was it? That dreadful